Manchester City and Manchester United are set to go head to head in the race to sign Valenciennes starlet Dayot Upamecano, as per Metro reports.

The
17-year-old defender has been eyed by several top clubs for the summer move including
North London outfit Arsenal. Arsene Wenger has been eyeing him for past few
months but since these Manchester sides entered the race, he took a step back.

Man
United are reportedly leading the race as they have agreed a fee around £350,000
but the problem remains with his personal contract issues. Manchester City
might now take the full advantage and seal his deal by splashing money.

The
recent reports further claimed that Man City are now in the front seat but it still yet to be confirmed.

The
youngster will not be a part of either of Manchester sides' first team, he will be starting from the
youth or may be directly from the under 21.

Meanwhile,
City are also battling to sign former Chelsea winger Kevin de Bruyne from
Bundesliga side Wolfsburg.

The
German side are demanding big transfer fee for the Belgian’s move.

Also,
City are eyeing Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva as a replacement of Yaya Toure
who is set to leave the Etihad Stadium
as Inter Milan are coming closer in his move.